Tanker owners to take lead on cyber security

As cyber security becomes a growing issue for businesses globally, tanker owners will be a test bed for shipping thanks to new guidelines from major charterers.

And the ability of tankers to withstand new digital threats may be a factor in whether a ship is hired to load a cargo.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), an association that sets safety standards for petroleum transportation, issued a new version of its Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) with a chapter on cyber security.